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Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters 4 - Dead InternetDetectives investigate a dire disturbance in both magic and the dead on the streets of Sydney, Australia in this spirited urban fantasy from Rusty Quill.Episode 4: "Dead Internet". Our detectives are drawn to the hobbies of both the rich and the dead. Should books be restricted? When is a cousin not a cousin? And why do we call spiritualists "mediums" and not "larges"?Content Notes:- ghosts/undead- possession- SFX: high frequencyTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth...
2026-04-0329 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters 3 - ApprenticeDetectives investigate a dire disturbance in both magic and the dead on the streets of Sydney, Australia in this spirited urban fantasy from Rusty Quill.Episode 3: "Apprentice". Magical mayhem breaks out for two apprentices, ending with one tragic result. Could Jill have done better? Was Oliver thrown in the deep end? And how hard is it to get a decent coffee without Nixies these days? Content Notes:argumentsgriefchildhood trauma ghosts/undeadmild inuendomild swearingMentions of: a...
2026-03-2740 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters 2 - HauntingDetectives investigate a dire disturbance in both magic and the dead on the streets of Sydney, Australia in this spirited urban fantasy from Rusty Quill.Episode 2: "Haunting". Jill and Mark are at loggerheads over the Edger case. Why is there so much discord amongst the dead? Should magic ever be given to the non-magical? And what's haunting Jill?Content Notes:arguments griefchildhood trauma ghosts mild inuendo mild swearing Mentions of: ableism, alcohol, fire, betting/gambling, murderTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt D...
2026-03-2030 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Welcome to Fosters TrailerWanted: magical intern for detective agency based in Sydney, Australia. If you have experience in customer-facing roles, and are looking for a career tackling ghosts, ghouls, and fae, then this might be the job opportunity for you…Neon Inkwell presents Welcome to Fosters starting 13 March 2026 with new episodes every Friday.Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Chris MagiltonWritten by Imogen CassidyScript Editor Chris MagiltonProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumn...
2026-03-1202 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 6Its the time for the funeral. Frank and Dracula confront their feelings, both find surprisesContent Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityParental Abuse/NeglectHarsh LanguageSmokingMentions of: HomophobiaSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondScript Editor Amani ZardoeProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarqus Bobesich as FrankKai Partenie as DraculaEvelyn McCauley as Esme...
2025-04-1826 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 5The Perfect Man is not what Dracula expected. Frank tries to deal with his feelings.Content Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityParental Abuse/NeglectHarsh LanguageSmokingMentions of: HomophobiaSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondScript Editor Amani ZardoeProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarqus Bobesich as FrankKai Partenie as DraculaEvelyn McCauley as Esme
2025-04-1114 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 4Frank's family both is and isn't what Dracula expected.Content Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityParental Abuse/NeglectHarsh LanguageHomophobiaSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondScript Editor Amani ZardoeProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarqus Bobesich as FrankKai Partenie as DraculaTedd Hazard as GeorgeEvelyn McCau...
2025-04-0417 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 3Frank and Dracula visit a diner. Frank opens up and dives back into some uncomfortable memories with his father.Content Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityParental Abuse/NeglectHarsh LanguageGamblingSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondScript Editor Amani ZardoeProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarqus Bobesich as FrankKai Partenie as Dracula...
2025-03-2824 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 2Frank and Dracula make some unscheduled stops and confront some uncomfortable feelings.Content Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityHarsh LanguageInnuendoImplied Transphobia/HomophobiaMentions of: Family Estrangement, TransphobiaSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarqus Bobesich as FrankKai Partenie as DraculaHarry Roebuck as Ride WorkerCathy Rinella as Ride Actor 2
2025-03-2120 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters 1Frank, not wanting to face the bitter reality of an unresolved relationship, chooses instead to use it as an excuse to plan the ultimate road trip across America and inviting his ex-boyfriend, Dracula, along for the ride.Content Notes:GriefBreakupsArguments/HostilityHarsh LanguageInnuendoSmokingMentions of: Family Estrangement, electrocutionSFX: Monster SoundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Amani ZardoeWritten by SC Ormond and Morgan OrmondProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingMarq...
2025-03-1421 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 7This is sacrifice. This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy RelationshipsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingIan RQ Slater as Dori/DorianVictoria Cheng as RuthIsabel Kruse as Paulette
2024-06-0747 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 6The day of ceremony arrives, Dorian is more unsure and Ruth must make a choice. This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy Relationships Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingVictoria Cheng as RuthSergio...
2024-05-3138 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 5Will has reservations, Dori has responsibilities, Ruth just wants to find her place.This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy RelationshipsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingVictoria Cheng as RuthIan RQ Slat...
2024-05-2441 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 4This week, Dori goes home. Will and Ruth get to experience Paradise, but not everyone thinks its what it pretends to be. This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy Relationships Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner
2024-05-1751 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 3Dorian once again attempts the world of dating, to mixed results. An unexpected first kiss and some heartfelt discussions of faith surround a comedy of errors.This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination · Family Conflict · Gaslighting · Childhood Trauma · Child Neglect/Abuse · Alcoholism · Toxic/Unhealthy RelationshipsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth Moffatt Directed by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie Resendes Written by J Evelyn Gaskell Produced by April Sumner Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & A...
2024-05-1045 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 2Will and Ruth found themselves stuck in a cycle for years, will a new friend help them mend a broken bond and escape their wheel? This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy Relationships Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newal...
2024-05-0349 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise 1Dorian thought he knew where his life was going. When an unexpected development throws him from his course, he is faced with a new reality and must adapt to a more daunting future This show contains recurring themes including:· Religious Trauma/Indoctrination· Family Conflict· Gaslighting· Childhood Trauma· Child Neglect/Abuse· Alcoholism· Toxic/Unhealthy Relationships Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7 Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April Sumner
2024-04-2646 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: The Pit Below Paradise TrailerNeon Inkwell presents The Pit Below Paradise starting April 26th with new episodes every Friday. Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Micah Rodriguez and Stephanie ResendesWritten by J Evelyn GaskellProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingHelen Gould as AnnouncerIan RQ Slater as Dori/DorianPhi Hamens as WillVictoria Cheng as RuthIsabel Kruse as PauletteKT Thomas as NedDialogue Editor – Lowri...
2024-04-1903 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Inexplicables Behind the Scenes (2021)Sam Jones is back to discuss his music for RQ once more! This time, we welcome Inexplicables director Maddy Searle to join him and Katie. We take an in-depth listen to the musical toolkits Sam built specially for Inexplicables and its colourful lead characters._____________Content warnings:Spoilers for all of InexplicablesMentions of: canon-typical traumatic childhoodsTranscript links: https://shorturl.at/egBQ1____________Featuring:Sam Jones, composerMaddy Searle, director of InexplicablesKatharine Seaton, Patreon showrunnerCrew:
2024-03-081h 02Neon InkwellUp Next: InexplicablesInexplicables (2021) will run every Friday from January 26th until March 8th.The world of Inexplicables can be a difficult one; please find below a selection of resources pertaining to some of the issues and themes discussed in the show.https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/https://www.talktofrank.com/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.shelter.org.uk/https://www.swarmcollective.org/https://uglymugs.org/um/about/https://www.mind.org.uk/Subscribe using your podcast software of choice or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe...
2024-01-1902 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck - Behind the ScenesHelen Gould sits down with creators Sasha Sienna and Jonathan Sim, director Maxamillian John and lead sound designer Katharine Seaton in this 'Making Of' featuretteTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingHelen Gould, Sasha Sienna, Jonathan Sims, Maxamillian John, Katie SeatonDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesMastering Editor - Catherine Ri...
2024-01-1234 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 7One final question remains...Content Notes:IsolationExistential ChoicesPerilDiscussions of: death, extinctionSFX: beeps, ominous whistling, gunshots (space)Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate Sketchley as RileyEuan Shedden as Zack
2024-01-0523 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 6The team make it to the command center, will they finally find the Commander?Content Notes:IsolationExistential ChoicesCorpsesDiscussions of: death, extinctionSFX: beeps, ominous whistling, gunshots (space)Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate...
2023-12-2924 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 5The crew are taken captive. Is this new face a friend or foe?Content Notes:IsolationImprisonmentInterrogationDiscussions of: death, extinctionSFX: ominous whistling, gunshots (space)Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate Sketchley as Riley...
2023-12-2222 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 4Luna discovers the consequence of her curiosity. The crew find leftovers.Content Notes:IsolationAmputationMentions of: blood, toxinsDiscussions of: death, extinctionSFX: eating, pained screaming, scratching/monster soundsTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate Sketchley as...
2023-12-1522 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 3The group fortify their position, Luna gets curious.Content Notes:PerilIsolationExistential LonelinessMentions of: BloodDiscussions of: Post-apocalpse, human extinctionSFX: ominous whistlingTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate Sketchley as Riley...
2023-12-0818 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 2The group explores the empty rooms and stores, but it looks like some one (or something) has been there first.Content Notes:IsolationExistential LonelinessMentions of: BloodDiscussions of: Post-apocalpse, human extinctionSFX: ominous whistlingTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as Luna
2023-12-0119 min
Neon InkwellNeon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck 1Luna, Mira, Zack, Riley, and Levi awaken aboard the eerie, seemingly empty, Ozymandius Contingency Seed Vault. Why didn't the others wake up?Content Notes:Loss of Identity/TimeDepersonalisatonIsolationClaustraphobiaFireDeathDiscussions of: Memory Loss, Anxiety, Post-ApocalypseSFX: beeping, alarms, yelling, choking/coughingTranscripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingAaron-Louis Cadogan as Levi...
2023-11-2421 minNeon InkwellTrailer: Of That Colossal WreckNeon Inkwell launches with Of That Colossal Wreck, November 24th wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes every Friday.Transcripts: https://shorturl.at/pJQV7Showrunner Elizabeth MoffattDirected by Maxamillian JohnWritten by Sasha Sienna and Jonathan SimsProduced by April SumnerExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingHelen Gould as AnnouncerAaron-Louis Cadogan as LeviCatherine Luff as MiraHannah Raymond-Cox as LunaKate Sketchley as Riley...
2023-11-2102 min
Trice ForgottenBelow Decks 5 - Found Family in Queer POC NarrativeBelow the decks of the Netaonsom we get a peak into what makes the ship sail: Welcome to Below Decks!In this special behind the scenes series we’ll be diving deep into the process of bringing Trice Forgotten to life. Today, enjoy a discussion between Series Creator, Nemo Martin and Rusty Quill's Head of Inclusion/Sensitivity Consultant, Helen Gould on Found Family in Queer POC NarrativeTranscript: https://bit.ly/3Bk96RyContent warnings:DiscriminationStereotypesQueerphobiaDiscussions of: oppression, familial abandonmentMentions of: misgendering, gatekeepingCreated by Ne...
2022-10-1137 minTrice ForgottenTrice Forgotten - Launch TrailerListen to Trice Forgotten, the newest Audio Drama by Rusty QuillPremiering 2 August 2022, wherever you get your podcasts.Transcript: https://bit.ly/3b98GCSThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.comExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerCreated by Nemo MartinDirected by Rafaella MarcusWritten by Nemo Martin, Morgan Givens, and Rafaella MarcusProduced by Ian Geers and Production Manager Natasha Johnston
2022-07-2701 min
Chapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 12 - Search for PoltergeistEmbark on a tense adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, Adeeb is determined to confront Poltergeist, but his friends are worried that he may take things too far… Content warnings:· Intrusive telepathy· Food· Self-recrimination & guilt· Physical violence & injury· Loss of consciousness· Discussions of: hospitals· Mentions of: exercise, anxiety· SFX: background chatter, whirring & beeping, smashing (inc. glass) Transcript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to a...
2022-07-1340 min
EnthusigasmEGSM: Lowri’s Hot TakesAs our wonderful producer, Lowri sits in on all of the recordings – but because she’s not in all the episodes, she has to stay muted.BUT NO LONGER!In this special episode, Lowri tells Helen her thoughts about all of topics from this season – from Star Wars to singing!Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3IhLe2zWord: https://bit.ly/3ahjMVXContent warnings:InnuendoOccasional beepingDiscussions of: death & murder, classismMentions of: injury, blood, hostage situationsThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you...
2022-07-0840 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 11 - Escape from the TowerEmbark on a nail-biting adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks!This week, our heroes try to get out of dodge, leaving chaos in their wake.Content warnings:Vicarious embarrassmentThreats of imprisonment & kidnappingPhysical violence & injuryPlane collisionFoodEmotional manipulationMentions of: exercise, illness & medical careSFX: background chatter, alarms & sprinklers, beeping, glass smashing, phone vibrations, slurpingTranscript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to j...
2022-07-0656 minEnthusigasmEGSM Declassified: Patreon ExtrasWell, season two of Enthusigasm is over – but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Here’s the first piece of break content while we start getting season three ready for you: a compilation of extra sections that we kept back for Patreon!If you like them and you want to hear all of the juicy bits, go to https://www.patreon.com/rustyquill and check out our rewards.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3QURzVjWord: https://bit.ly/3a1MXw1Content warnings:Loud vocalisationsOccasional beepingDiscussions of: war & deathM...
2022-07-0119 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 10 - Heroes on TourEmbark on an undercover adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks!This week, our heroes infiltrate the headquarters of the United Territories Broadcasting Corporation in search of answers. Content warnings: Loss of consciousness Injury Panic & anxiety Food Discussions of: exercise Mentions of: human remains, hospitals, physical violence SFX: background chatter, distorted voice, ringing, clicking Transcript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like...
2022-06-2945 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Definitely Wizards 3 - Rhyme or ReasonEmbark on a magical adventure with Connie, Lowri, Pip, Shamini & GM Maddy, as they complete their Definitely Wizards one-shot!This week, Spoon, Falsetto, Esteelia & Jackson deal with the final exam room. Will they succeed or be doomed to non-magical drudgery?Content warnings· Bees, sharks, & snakes· Animal attacks & injury· Fire & burns· Mentions of: depression, explosions, death (inc. parental death), food, exercise· SFX: background chatter, rumbling & squeaking, wind, buzzingTranscript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to our Patrons for your support. To jo...
2022-06-2546 minEnthusigasmEGSM 41: Snakes & Ladders doesn't count (Board games)In this week’s Enthusigasm, Anil, Helen, Ian, and Navy talk about board games. They chat about what makes a good game, the most important bits of game theory, and how they all got started in the hobby!Transcript PDF: https://bit.ly/3OH2KinWord: https://bit.ly/3Om7GK3Content warnings:Discussions of: drugsMentions of: knives & stabbing, guns, murderThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.RQG dice sets: https://thedicedungeon.co.u...
2022-06-2443 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 9 - Late Night AdventureEmbark on an intriguing adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, Adeeb sets out on his own to search for Poltergeist, and Morgan accidentally uses a new ability. Content warnings:· Surveillance & stalking· Alcohol & drunkenness· Heights· Guilt & self-recrimination· Loss of consciousness· Discussions of: fire, injury (inc. broken bone), illness & healthcare· Mentions of: aliens, prison & policing, homelessness, hospitals· SFX: background chatter & singing, f...
2022-06-2251 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Definitely Wizards 2 - Snakes and LaddersEmbark on a magical adventure with Connie, Lowri, Pip, Shamini & GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their Definitely Wizards one-shot!This week, Spoon, Falsetto, Esteelia & Jackson face fiendish puzzles and vicious critters as they continue their wizard exam.Content warnings:· Snakes & mice· Animal death & injury· Animal attack· Food· Loss of consciousness· Explosions & burns· Mentions of: fire, acid, depression· SFX: hissing & rattling, fire, smashing & rumbling, wind, beeping, explosionTranscript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d...
2022-06-1849 minEnthusigasmEGSM 40: Calibrating... (Mass Effect)Today, your favourite podcast on the Citadel explores the world of the Mass Effect trilogy. Helen, James, Michelle, and Mike discuss the hottest aliens, the politics of the galaxy, and pointedly avoid Mass Effect: Andromeda.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3xo4KFnWord: https://bit.ly/3xnrZiWContent warnings:Spoilers for all of the Mass Effect game series Innuendo & sexual references throughout Discussions of: war & death (inc. genocide, nuclear war), sexism, sci-fi racism & oppression Mentions of: slavery, body horror, police, transphobia Thank you to all our Patrons for your cont...
2022-06-1749 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 8 - Heart to HeartEmbark on an emotional adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, our heroes head back to the Grey Box to discuss their next move, and Mini has a shocking revelation for Joseph. Content warnings: Food & exercise Surveillance & lack of privacy Discussions of: homelessness & family conflict Mentions of: violence SFX: background chatter, slurping (misophonia), smashing, phone buzzing & beeping, Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d l...
2022-06-1547 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Definitely Wizards 1 - Alaka-exam!Embark on a magical adventure with Connie Chang, Lowri Ann Davies, Pip Gladwin, Shamini Bundell and GM Maddy Searle, as they begin their one-shot of Definitely Wizards! This week, Spoon, Falsetto, Esteelia and Jackson have to pretend to be wizards in order to pass a fiendish exam. Content warnings:Exam anxietySnakesMentions of: alcohol & food, exercise, smoking, insects, fireSFX: background chatter & hum, clanging & smashingTranscript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them...
2022-06-1152 minEnthusigasmEGSM 39: Merely players (Shakespeare)Hail and well met! On today’s episode of Enthusigasm, Grace, Helen, Imogen, Jonny, and Maddy talk about ol’ Willy Shakes, the Bard of Avon. They discuss the truly burning topics, such as why Hamlet is so whiny, which adaptation is the best, and whether they can collectively name every Shakespeare play.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3mz5fr4Word: https://bit.ly/3MvarHfContent warnings:Discussions of: murder & suicide, ghosts & the afterlife Mentions of: human remains, war, depression, fire Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued suppor...
2022-06-1043 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 7 - InvestigationsEmbark on an investigative adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, our heroes complete their orientation at TARGE and follow up on a lead into Clear Vision Trading. Content warnings:Food & exercisePhysical violenceDiscussions of: surveillance/lack of privacy, homelessnessMentions of: alcohol, police, knives & guns, mouldSFX: background chatter, beeping & clicking, distorted voice Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them, visit...
2022-06-0848 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Corporate Overgoats 3 - The Goat UltimatumEmbark on an eldritch adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Pip Gladwin and GM Maddy Searle, as they end their one-shot of Corporate Overgoats! This week, Madame Fluffy, Edwin and Aloysius have to make sure that the wedding feast and the party in the town square go off without a hitch. Content warnings:Food & alcoholInnuendoTentacles & body horrorPhysical violence & goreDeathCultsMentions of: medicine & injurySFX: background chatter & cutlery, goats, continuous rumbling & bubbling, distorted screaming, bodily transformation, squelching, ocean Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patr...
2022-06-0442 minEnthusigasmEGSM 38: Is the truth out there? (The X-Files)Today on Enthusigasm, Alasdair, Helen, Nathan, and Rafaella talk about the nuances of this bizarre but iconic sci-fi show. Who is more relatable out of Mulder and Scully, why was The X-Files such a phenomenon, and do these very special agents ever get together? (It’s complicated, apparently.)TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/38V1f17Word: https://bit.ly/3GGdSJzContent warnings:Spoilers for all of The X Files (inc. films) Discussions of: fire & immolation, body horror, cannibalism, aliens, conspiracy thinking, death & murder, police, insects (bees, cockroaches, worms), the paranormal Ment...
2022-06-0341 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 6 - The Grey BoxEmbark on an awkward adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, our heroes wrap up their business at the mall and head to Joseph’s mysterious base at ExoPlanet Corp. Content warnings:Physical violence Restraints Social anxiety & awkwardness Discussions of: food Mentions of: alcohol, imprisonment & policing, bombs SFX: background chatter, vehicles & sirens (distant), whirring & beeping, brief misophonia, clicking, eating and drinking SFX Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your co...
2022-06-0150 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Corporate Overgoats 2 - Just Goat ThingsEmbark on a swashbuckling adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Pip Gladwin and GM Maddy Searle, in their one-shot of Corporate Overgoats! This week, Madame Fluffy, Edwin Poole and Aloysius Gout try to avert disaster, brought on by a mysterious horse-sized goat. Transcript with Content Warnings: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.comSFX this week by ChristianAnd, EminYILDIRIM, Kinoton, CosmicEmbers, ljudman, Avreliy, MrAuralization, unfa, Volterock, Zangrutz, soundmast12...
2022-05-2835 minEnthusigasmEGSM 37: Bizarre adventures (Anime)In this episode of Enthusigasm, Alex, Helen, and Nemo get together to chat about anime. What qualifies as anime, what is JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure about (we still don’t really know), and is anime the future of media?TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/38i6ozNWord: https://bit.ly/3NBjaZjContent warnings:Innuendo & brief sexual references Occasional beeping Discussions of: cultural appropriation, exercise, physical violence, trauma, workaholism, gender identity Mentions of: war, sexism, prosthetics & disability Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join...
2022-05-2748 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 5 - Poke the CactusEmbark on an exciting adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, Adeeb, Morgan, Mini and Joseph finally face their showdown with the supervillain known as the Green Needle. Content warnings: Hostage situation Physical violence & injury Robbery Mentions of: poison, spiders SFX: clanging & clattering, glass smashing, sirens Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.com
2022-05-2548 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Corporate Overgoats 1 - Goat BoatEmbark on a bleating adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Pip Gladwin and GM Maddy Searle, as they begin their one-shot of Corporate Overgoats! This week, Madame Fluffy, Edwin Poole and Aloysius Gout are tasked with making a pirate wedding as memorable as possible with their herd of adorable goats. Content warnings: Threats of violenceGuns & bombsFood & alcoholMentions of: animal deathSFX: ocean & birds, goats, background cheering & chatter, brief rumbling Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like...
2022-05-2143 minEnthusigasmEGSM 36: Small but mighty (Miniatures & collectables)This week on Enthusigasm, Chris, Grant, and Helen talk about a hobby so addictive it’s almost a curse: collecting Warhammer miniatures. Listen now to find out about bizarre bits of Warhammer lore (apparently orcs are a fungus), how Chris and Grant started collecting tiny soldiers, and which models are the best.Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3FXW1NWWord: https://bit.ly/3Gf07lfContent warnings:InnuendoDiscussions of: physical violence & death, war, guns, fascismMentions of: food & alcohol, mental health, fungusThank you to all our Patrons for your co...
2022-05-2047 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 4 - Ill-Prepared and Off BalanceEmbark on an action-packed adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, Adeeb, Morgan, Mini and Joseph face the minions of the Green Needle and fight their way through a mall help some hostages. Content warnings: Kidnapping & hostage situation Robbery Physical violence & injury Loss of consciousness Discussions of: weapons Mentions of: death, knives SFX: hissing Transcript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If y...
2022-05-1848 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Vampire Cowboys 3 - Yee-HawEmbark on a Western adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their one-shot of Vampire Cowboys!This week, Cigar, Choo Choo and Gunbo flee the mansion, leaving Squishy to have a showdown for the ages…Content warnings:Physical violence & death (inc. decapitation)BloodLoss of consciousnessGunsMentions of: food, human remains, drugsSFX: rain, tinkling, crickets & squeaking, gunfire, occasional beepsTranscript: Chapter and MultiverseThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you’d like...
2022-05-1435 minEnthusigasmEGSM 35: Music is our forte (Instruments)In today’s episode, Cathy, Fay, Helen, and Jeffrey talk about being musicians. Conversations include everyone being jealous of what instruments everyone else can play, reminiscing about band and orchestra practice, and why you should listen to the Portsmouth Sinfonia.Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3P9CBtIWord: https://bit.ly/3PffuhqContent warnings:Brief innuendo Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemic & lockdown Mentions of: food, ghosts Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.The ideas...
2022-05-1341 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 3 - Gearing UpEmbark on an exciting adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks! This week, Adeeb, Morgan, Mini and Joseph get their hands on some brand new kit from TARGE’s equipment warehouse, and are hastily sent off on their first ever mission…Content warnings: WeaponsKidnapping & hostage situationRobberyDiscussions of: physical violenceMentions of: food, death, guns & bombs, prisons & injustice, heightsSFX: continuous low-pitched hum, smashing glass We are experiencing a delay in receiving this transcript. As soon as its a...
2022-05-1149 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Vampire Cowboys 2 - The SaloonEmbark on a Western adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their one-shot of Vampire Cowboys! This week, Cigar Lionel, Squishy Chewing, Gunbo Baggins and Choo Choo Strongstart head to the saloon to gather some intel on the wealthy Jedediah Fenton.Content Warnings: Blood Alcohol Loss of consciousness Innuendo Physical violence & murderDiscussions of: robbery, worker mistreatment/oppressionMentions of: food, knives & gunsSFX: horses & crickets, background chatter & music. Smashing, sucking, bitingTranscript: Chapter and Multiverse Thank yo...
2022-05-0749 minEnthusigasmEGSM 34: Pew pew! (Star Wars)A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Alasdair, Helen, Katie, and Sasha got together to talk about the Star Wars universe! What are these films about, how big of a mess did the Jedi make of everything, and what is the Force, anyway?Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/37o4IVaWord: https://bit.ly/38TSO5yContent warnings:Spoilers for the most recent Star Wars Trilogy (The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker) Brief beep Discussions of: food, physical violence & death, childhood trauma (fictional), fu...
2022-05-0647 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 2 - Tip Top Coffee ShopEmbark on an exciting adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they continue their campaign of Masks!This week, Adeeb, Morgan, Mini and Joseph meet, find out more about each other’s powers, and pay their first visit TARGE.Content warnings: Social anxietyFoodDiscussions of: police & imprisonmentMentions of: heights, injury, fire, weaponsSFX: fireTranscript:PDF: CHAP Masks 2 - Tip Top Coffee Shop.pdfWord: CHAP Masks 2 - Tip Top Coffee Shop.docxThank you...
2022-05-0449 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Vampire Cowboys 1 - A Hairy ProblemEmbark on a vampiric adventure with Ben Meredith, Helen Gould, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas and GM Maddy Searle, as they begin their one-shot of Vampire Cowboys! This week, Cigar Lionel, Squishy Chewing, Gunbo Baggins and Choo Choo Strongstart return from a successful train robbery to discover a rather hairy problem right on their doorstep.Content warnings:InnuendoLoss of consciousnessPhysical violenceGunsSupernatural transformation (inc. SFX)Discussions of: blood & murder, robbery, drugsMentions of: smoking, food & alcoholSFX: horses & crickets, gunfire, growlingTranscript:PDF: CHAP Vampire Cowboys 1 - A Hairy P...
2022-04-3046 minEnthusigasmEGSM 33: Beyond the wardrobe (Fantasy books)Today on Enthusigasm, Cole, Helen, Josh, and Tim talk about fantasy books. What is a good magic system, which fantasy books are the best, and are there goblins in the Odyssey? (No. No there are not.)TranscriptPDF:Word:Content WarningsThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFeaturing Helen Gould, Cole Weaver, Josh Fox & Tim MeredithEdited by Tessa Vroom & Cathy RinellaProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producer: Ale...
2022-04-2944 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP - Upcoming SpecialsHello! Thank you so much for tuning into our first episodes of Chapter and Multiverse!I just wanted to let you know what you can expect from the first nine weeks of the Chapter and Multiverse feed. Alongside our campaign of Masks: A New Generation, which will be releasing every Wednesday, we also have three one-shot specials to share with you!These specials will introduce you to the rest of our fantastic players, who will also be appearing in future campaigns and one-shots. These specials will give you some insight into the many...
2022-04-2901 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 1 - Meet Our HeroesEmbark on a brand-new adventure with Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas, Pip Gladwin, and GM Maddy Searle, as they begin their campaign of Masks! This week, Morgan speaks with her uncle, Joseph gets a new mission, Mini must deal with eccentric colleagues, and Adeeb hopes to help a friend. Content warnings:Discussions of: physical violence, exerciseMentions of: food, anxietySFX: frequent beeping & phone vibrations, jingling/rattlingTranscript: PDF: CHAP Masks 1 - Meet Our Heroes.pdfWord: CHAP Masks 1 - Meet Our Heroes...
2022-04-2747 minChapter and MultiverseCHAP Masks 0 - Character BuildingPrepare for our brand new campaign of Masks: A New Generation with GM Maddy Searle and players Ahmed Aljabry, Lowri Ann Davies, Lydia Nicholas and Pip Gladwin! This week, our players introduce their characters, figure out whether they’ve crossed paths before our story begins, and Maddy gives a brief summary of the game’s mechanics. Content warnings:Mentions of: food & exerciseTranscript: PDF: CHAP Masks 0 - Character Building.pdfWord: CHAP Masks 0 - Character Building.docx Thank you to all...
2022-04-2744 minChapter and MultiverseWelcome to the City of Chapter - Launch TrailerWelcome to the brand new feed for Chapter and Multiverse! The newest actually play podcast by Rusty Quill, launching tomorrow with two full episodes, and weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays!Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquill for early access, and check out our video trailer in the link below. Welcome to the city of Chapter!Video Trailer: https://youtu.be/7La7VKAkS7IMusic by Nico Vettese Art by Guerilla Communications Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/Rusty...
2022-04-2600 minEnthusigasmEGSM 32: The chat must flow (Sci fi films)Join us on today’s episode of Enthusigasm to hear Cathy, Helen, Jonny, and Tom talk about science fiction in film. They chat about their favourite movies, what qualifies as sci fi, and why wet technology is the best technology.Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3v3ZUgLWord: https://bit.ly/37xPhtuContent warnings:Spoilers for Timeless, Looper, The World of Tomorrow, Alien: Prometheus Brief sexual reference Discussions of: death & murder, aliens, fire, police Mentions of: bombs, guns, food, blood, quarantine, body horror, alcohol, war Thank you to...
2022-04-2242 minEnthusigasmEGSM 31: Do, re, mi (Singing)In this episode, Beth, Katie, Gabriel, and Tim join Helen to talk about singing: what does it take to be a good singer, what do we appreciate when listening to vocalists, and most importantly, what do we sing at karaoke?Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3KIba7CWord: https://bit.ly/3uCzgv1Content warnings:Occasional beeps Loud vocalisations Discussions of: anxiety Mentions of: food, fainting, alcohol Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Direc...
2022-04-1552 minEnthusigasmEGSM 30: Toss a coin (The Witcher)Today, Helen, Maddy, and Sarah dive into the world of the Witcher. They discuss the most interesting characters, what the next season of the TV show might have in store, and whether Roach is immortal.Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3r8lQoCWord: https://bit.ly/3LLTB70Content warnings:Spoilers for all of The Witcher (TV show and games) Innuendo & sexual references Discussions of: death & physical violence, canon-typical trauma (inc. child abuse), environmental apocalypse, oppression & discrimination Mentions of: food, torture, child death, war Thank you to all our Patrons for...
2022-04-0844 minEnthusigasmEGSM 29: Feeling comical (Graphic novels)This week on Enthusigasm, Helen chats to Ben, Gavia, Marisa, and Rhys about graphic novels. They discuss how they got into them, their favourite authors, and where folks who are new to the medium might like to start.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3Lmow9uWord: https://bit.ly/3IRxB8WContent warnings:Occasional beeps Sexual references Discussions of: depression & mental illness, zombies & apocalypse Mentions of: food, body horror, grief (inc. post-partum), alcoholism, misogyny, sexual assault You can find Gavia's podcast, Overinvested, here: http://www.overinvestedpodcast.com/Than...
2022-04-0144 minEnthusigasmEGSM 28: Weird and bewigged (Period drama shows)Today, Helen is joined by Fay, Imogen, Nemo, and Rafaella to discuss period drama TV. What can they tell us about ourselves, which are the best ones, and which ones are not the best but we love them anyway?Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3iyoCyBWord: https://bit.ly/3Dg72JdContent warnings:Occasional beeps Innuendo & sexual references throughout Discussions of: racism & sexism, death & physical violence Mentions of: poverty, COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol, homophobia, zombies, police brutality Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to j...
2022-03-2546 minEnthusigasmEGSM 27: Walk, walk, fashion baby (Style)In today’s episode, Annie, Helen, Marisa, Nathan, and Sasha talk about clothes, accessories, and how style can be an empowering way of expressing yourself.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3u0Wb1AWord: https://bit.ly/3IkJN1JContent warnings:Discussions of: gender transition & dysphoria, COVID-19 pandemic, toxic beauty standards Mentions of: exercise & weight, alcohol, piercings & tattoos, food Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFeat...
2022-03-1852 minEnthusigasmEGSM 26: Sing, O muse... (Mythology)Today, Becky, Helen, Jon, Liz, and Muna discuss myths and legends. Tune in to hear what we think mythology is for, our favourite stories and figures, and how mythology is still used today.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3tH514qWord: https://bit.ly/3KzldeKContent warnings:Occasional beeps Discussions of: cannibalism, religion, murder & violence (inc. towards children), sexism, war, animal death Mentions of: spiders, colonialism, food, disease Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.
2022-03-1146 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 25: Hearing the people sing (Musicals)Join in our crusade and listen to the songs that are in our hearts as we talk about the sound of musicals! Helen, Liz, Lowri, and Shamini talk about the shows that must go on, including our favourite songs, performances, and how difficult Sweeney Todd is to sing along to.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3vxUlHWWord: https://bit.ly/3pAIxRhContent warnings:InnuendoDiscussions of: anxiety & stage frightMentions of: food & alcohol, child endangerment, war, illness & deathThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like...
2022-03-0448 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 24: Pick a card, any card (Magic)On this week’s episode of Enthusigasm, Alasdair, Helen, Martyn, and Sean talk about the centuries-old traditions of stage magic: what is it really, why does it fascinate people, and how does mindreading really work?TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3IhFvcfWord: https://bit.ly/3sgq3rdContent warnings:Occasional beeps Discussions of: mindreading, seances Mentions of: food, death, guns Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFe...
2022-02-2548 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 23: By definition, cool (Crafting)In today’s episode, we talk about the arts of crafting and sewing as Helen talks to Jessica and Rhys about what they make and why – and what happens when it goes wrong!TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3rW37gDWord: https://bit.ly/3GZaNmqContent warnings:Discussions of: COVID-19 pandemic, food Mentions of: classism & sexism, alcohol SFX: occasional beeping Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFeat...
2022-02-1840 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 22: Soft at heart (Romcoms)Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of Enthusigasm! With Valentine's Day just round the corner, we thought we'd start with a seasonal topic: romantic comedies.Helen, Karim, Maddy and Morgan talk about the role of class in romance, films from Hollywood's Golden Age, and why Venom is a romcom.TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3rOOP16Word: https://bit.ly/3rMOc8nContent warnings:Sexual referencesSpoilers for: Last ChristmasDiscussions of: misogyny & sexism, classismMentions of: death, pregnancy & abortion, food, eating disordersSFX: brief beep Find more of Morgan at O...
2022-02-1153 min
EnthusigasmEGSM S2 TrailerYou read it correctly: Enthusigasm is coming back for a second season! Thanks so much to all our listeners for your support; we literally couldn’t do this without you.And remember, if you’re a Rusty Quill patron, you’ll be getting even more Enthusigasm with longer episodes and early access when you sign up.So, keep an ear out for season two; it’s going to be fun.TRANSCRIPT:PDF: https://bit.ly/3gh6hEZWord: https://bit.ly/3B3eMgNThank you to all our Patr...
2022-02-0400 min
EnthusigasmDeclassified: Pilot episode - Taking the Cake (Baking)It’s a blast from the past as we continue our break content for Enthusigasm!Today you can listen to the first ever Enthusigasm episode from our Patreon-only pilot series. Anil, Elizabeth, Helen, and Nico talked about cakes and bakes they have known and loved, the scandals of the Great British Bake-Off, and various disasters in the kitchen.TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3IGA8msWord: https://bit.ly/3fW5PvUContent warningsExplicit languageDiscussions of: foodThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If...
2022-01-2853 min
EnthusigasmEGSM S1 OuttakesSeason one of Enthusigasm may be over, but we’ve still got content for you over the break! In this instalment, you'll be listening to some of the many outtakes and bloopers we’ve had over the last few months. Have fun!TRANSCRIPT: PDF: https://bit.ly/33CSp4XWord: https://bit.ly/3KkL62WContent warningsInnuendo & sexual referencesBrief chokingMentions of: police, quarantine, fascism, food, self-injurySFX: frequent loud pops and occasional beepingThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visi...
2022-01-2117 min
EnthusigasmBehind the Scenes with Helen & LowriWe’re continuing our break content with a quick look behind the scenes with host Helen Gould and producer Lowri Ann Davies, who have a chat about how Enthusigasm gets made.TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3r9yhznWord: https://bit.ly/3thAhs0Content warningsInnuendoMentions of: cults, deathSFX: occasional poppingThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFeaturing Helen Gould & Lowri Ann DaviesSeason 1 clips featuring Hannah Preisinger, Tai Lawson, Sue Sims, Lydia Nicho...
2022-01-1436 min
EnthusigasmDeclassified: Season one extrasToday on Enthusigasm, we’ve declassified some of the bonus Patreon content for you! You’ll be hearing additional excerpts from three episodes: EGSM 11: We want to believe; EGSM 12: Dressing fancy; and EGSM 14: The game.Subscribers to the Rusty Quill Patreon get extra long Enthusigasm episodes and early access, so if you like what you hear today, head on over to https://www.patreon.com/rustyquill to find out more. TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3yyChwTWord: https://bit.ly/3qbennsContent warningsOccasional beepingDiscussions of: fatphobia and toxic beauty standar...
2022-01-0716 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 21: Various tidings (Holiday traditions)In this week’s Enthusigasm, Annie, Elizabeth, Helen, and Mike talk about holiday traditions from food to family. We wish you all a joyful and comforting break, and we’ll see you next year!TRANSCRIPT:PDF: https://bit.ly/3EGgZ1LWord: https://bit.ly/3FJ6SdVContent warnings:InnuendoOccasional beepingDiscussions of: alcohol & alcohol consumption, foodMentions of: kidnapping, rot, decapitationThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldF...
2021-12-3146 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 20: Strange new worlds (Star Trek)Enter the final frontier with Cathy, Helen, Karim, and Marguerite, as they talk about one of the most iconic sci-fi shows: Star Trek. We discuss who our favourite captains are, which are the best episodes, and most importantly, what we’d do on a holodeck.TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3DY2uGcWord: https://bit.ly/3E0H9fbContent warnings:Discussions of: traumaMentions of: violence & death, hospitals, mind control, alcoholThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.pa...
2021-12-2447 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 19: Pixels and players (Indie Video Games)Join Helen, Maddy, and Nathan as they discuss their favourite indie video games and talk about why this side of the industry can be more interesting than AAA titles. If you’re looking for recommendations, you should definitely tune in to this episode.TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3mclDOvWord: https://bit.ly/3F8zME4Content warnings:Occasional beeping Discussions of: death & violence, food, ghosts, police Mentions of: guns, injury, starvation, gore, drugs & alcoholThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, vi...
2021-12-1747 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 18: Picking up good vibrato (Opera)Calling all divas! In today’s episode, Anil, Helen, Katie, and Lowri talk about opera: how did we get into it? Which ones are the best? And is the Phantom of the Opera actually any good?TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3dwWcCGWord: https://bit.ly/3IzISf1Content warningsSexual referencesOccasional beepingDiscussions of: sexism and classism, physical violence & deathMentions of: domestic violence, stereotypes, racism, poisonThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed an...
2021-12-1041 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 17: We are all The Watcher (Marvel TV)Welcome, daredevils, variants, and superheroes, to an Enthusigasm episode about Marvel’s many TV shows. Alex, Hannah, Helen and Lowri sit down to discuss the highs and lows of the various productions, what they add to the Marvel multiverse, and ninjas for some reason.TRANSCRIPTPDF: https://bit.ly/3ru453PWord: https://bit.ly/3pe2ZqgContent warnings:Occasional beeping Spoilers for: What If...?, Daredevil, American Horror Story, Loki, WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame Discussions of: physical violence & death (inc. murder), poverty, oppres...
2021-12-0350 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 16: Mighty pens (Writing)Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Imogen, Lex, Nora, and Rhys talk about the varied blessings and curses of being writers. We discuss our very first attempts at writing (including a time horse), the things and people that inspire us, and we even try to give some useful advice.The Deca Tapes: https://www.thedecatapes.com/Cryptids: https://rustyquill.com/cryptids/TRANSCRIPT:PDF: https://bit.ly/3oYLquiWord: https://bit.ly/3HRxWJiContent warnings:Brief beep Discussions of: anxiety Mentions of: death & murder, guns, COVID-19 pandemic, disease, alcohol Tha...
2021-11-2644 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 15: Heroes & Heels (Wrestling)On today’s episode of Enthusigasm, we get into the ring with Callum, Cam, Helen, and Steve to talk about wrestling! Is it real or fake? What does kayfabe mean? And what on earth is a dirt sheet?Old Gods of Appalachia: https://oldgodsofappalachia.com/TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3nEJBmHWord: https://bit.ly/3FBi9MFContent warnings:Physical violence Graphic discussion of blood & injury (inc. self-injury) Discussions of: forced shaving, COVID-19 pandemic Mentions of: smoking & alcohol, death (inc. drowning), razors, steroids & medication Thank you to all ou...
2021-11-2242 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 14: The game (Improv)Today, Gabriel, Helen, Lydia, and Tim discuss improv. How and why did we all end up enjoying and/or performing off-the-cuff? How do you get good at it? And what is ‘the game’?Do The Thing: https://twitter.com/DotheThingImproTiny Dynamite: https://twitter.com/dynamiteimprovTranscript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3qSmHKLWord: https://bit.ly/3DykAyZContent warnings:Occasional beeping Occasional beeping Brief comedic blasphemy Innuendo & sexual references Discussions of: social anxiety, food Mentions of: grief, death (inc. murder), bears, memory loss, drugs, guns T...
2021-11-1944 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 13: Tooting our horns (Jazz)In today’s episode, Beth, Callum, Cathy, Helen, and Sam talk about the ineffable genre of jazz. What makes it special, who are the best musicians in the scene, and what’s the best instrument (and why is it the trombone)?Beth’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethRoarsSam’s website: https://samjones.net/Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/2YPwQfyWord: https://bit.ly/3HmHPP6Content warnings:Brief beepDiscussions of: slavery & oppressionThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd...
2021-11-1543 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 12: Dressing fancy (Costumes & cosplay)On today’s Enthusigasm, Fran, Helen, Mabel, and Nemo chat about costumes and cosplay. Getting dressed up means something different to everyone; but if all the world’s a stage, are all our clothes merely costumes?Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3FaFKnwWord: https://bit.ly/3F57rxQContent warnings:Occasional beeping Innuendo Discussions of: gender and identity, sexism and transmisogyny, fatphobia and toxic beauty standards, oppression and capitalism Mentions of: food, Nazis (briefly), COVID-19 pandemic, racism, cultural appropriation, emetophobia Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If y...
2021-11-1251 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 11: We want to believe (Aliens & UFOs)In this episode, Alex, Hannah, Helen, and Tai talk about whether we’re alone in the universe, what it means that there really are unidentified flying objects zooming around our skies, and who are the best candidates for the role of space diplomat.Transcript: Occasional beeping Aliens (inc. abductions) Discussions of: conspiracies & conspiracy thinking, unreliable memories, cults Mentions of: COVID-19 pandemic, war, animal death, sleep paralysis, thalassophobia, injuries PDF: https://bit.ly/3HcvtsPWord: https://bit.ly/2Yp2UGMContent warnings:Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued...
2021-11-0850 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 10: Lights, Camera, Etc. (Cinematography)Today on Enthusigasm, Helen, Liz, and Mike discuss the art of cinematography. What makes a film beautiful? Which striking movie moments have stuck with us? And what exactly is a Dutch tilt?Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3CQK4Y2Word: https://bit.ly/3CVUmGEContent warningsOccasional beepingMild spoilers for Hereditary and MidsommarMentions of: Christianity, violence (inc. gun violence), war, fascism, death, drugsThank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by H...
2021-11-0543 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 9: Yarrr! (Pirates)Drink up, me hearties, yo ho! In today’s episode, Fay, Helen, Jeremy, and Nemo are talking about pirates: the history, the legends, and the stories that are still being written about them today.The Storage Papers: https://www.thestoragepapers.com/Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/2ZLgNjaWord: https://bit.ly/2Y5HJtlContent warnings:Occasional beeping Innuendo Discussions of: racism & colonialism, death (inc. murder), violence (inc. guns), trauma Mentions of: homelessness, kidnapping, sexism, war, alcohol, ghosts, surgery, slavery, suicide Thank you to all our Patrons for your c...
2021-11-0147 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 8: Reader beware... (Horror books)In a special spooky episode for Halloween, Annie, Fay, Helen, Martyn, and Tai discuss horror fiction. They chat about what makes a book a ‘horror’ rather than a thriller, which stories scared them the most, and which stories from childhood still give them chills.Transcript: PDF: https://bit.ly/3pMM4grWord: https://bit.ly/2ZE3fpyContent warnings:Brief sexual references Occasional beeping Discussions of: death, disease, grief & loss, nightmares, claustrophobia, torture, ghosts, zombies Mentions of: murder, vampires, dismemberment, blood, physical violence, food Thank you to all our Patrons for...
2021-10-2952 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 7: Living deliciously (Villains)Today, Cathy, Gabriel, Hannah, Helen, and Lex talk about villains: why are they so fascinating, and which ones are the ‘best’?Transcript links:Word: https://bit.ly/3mbAPvTPDF: https://bit.ly/3Ec5cIwThe Deca Tapes: https://www.thedecatapes.com/Content warnings:Spoilers for: Loki, Lucifer, The Good Place, The Witch, Game of Thrones Occasional beeping Discussions of: murder & serial killers, the Devil and Christianity, guns & gun violence Mentions of: child death, Nazis, panic attacks, police, food, spiders, blood, emetophobia.Than...
2021-10-2542 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 6: Small friends (Pets)In today’s Enthusigasm episode, Helen, Lydia, Sue, and Tessa talk about the joy of pets and what it means to share your life with an animal you love and who loves you.Please note: this episode does include conversations about and references to pets dying.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3AZRR4eWord: https://bit.ly/3jk6PMdLydia’s chicken stream: https://www.twitch.tv/urbanchooksContent warnings:Discussions of: pet injury & death, food Mentions of: pet illness, bears & wolves, guns Thank you to all...
2021-10-2247 min
EnthusigasmEGSM 5: 10,000 planets (Space)Space...the final frontier. This is the episode where Bryn, Helen, Josh, Marisa, and Paul have a mission to explore the possibility of strange new worlds; to seek out new truths about what may or may not be scientifically possible in the vastness of space; and boldly claim whether Pluto is a planet or not.Transcript:PDF: https://bit.ly/3AP9P9iWord: https://bit.ly/2YQbIW5Ask A Spaceman podcast: https://www.pmsutter.com/shows/askaspacemanBlack Armada: https://blackarmada.com/Content warnings:Innuendo...
2021-10-1851 min
EnthusigasmIntroducing; Enthusigasm!Rusty Quill presents a brand new chat show! Enthusigasm is a light-hearted podcast hosted by our very own Helen Gould.In each episode, she invites her guests to discuss a topic that they're enthusiastic about: from pets and pirates to magic and monsters. You’ll be hearing from Rusty Quill regulars, people from the RQ Network, and lots of the friends that we’ve made along the way.Plus, if you’re a Rusty Quill patron, you’ll get early access to an extra-long director’s cut of every episode.Keep your...
2021-10-0800 min